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UConn vs. Temple Football: TV info, keys to the game, behind the numbers

The 22nd meeting between UConn and Temple brings a clash of contrasting records as the Huskies (2-3) and Owls (2-3) square off at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday. Temple, favored by 3.5 points with an over/under of 54.5, enters the game with a 4-2 home advantage over UConn, while the Huskies have shown resilience in their recent matchups against American Athletic Conference opponents since leaving the conference in 2021.

Their last encounter in 2024 ended in a 29-20 UConn victory, sealed by a dramatic 96-yard touchdown return off a fumble by cornerback Jordan Wright. On the offensive side, UConn ranks 36th nationally in scoring with 36 points per game, though their offensive efficiency sits at 67th in SP+ rankings after averaging just 6.7 yards per play last week.

Temple’s physicality and rushing attack will be key, as running back Keveun Mason leads the team with 416 yards from scrimmage and a 5.3-yard average per carry. Quarterback Ajani Sheppard adds dual-threat potential, having amassed 234 rushing yards this season, including 87 yards in the Owls’ last win.

Defensively, linebacker K’Von Sherman ranks seventh nationally among linebackers with 32 tackles and three sacks, while running back Cyncir Bowers has emerged as a standout with a career-high 164 yards and two touchdowns in the previous game. With both teams showing flashes of potential, the matchup promises a battle between UConn’s explosive plays and Temple’s ground-and-pound approach.

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